File #: ID 16-0527    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/3/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/21/2016 Final action: 6/21/2016
Title: Resolution Granting a Permanent Utility Easement to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for Installation of a Ductbank across LeBauer Park.
Attachments: 1. Site Plan Lebauer Park.pdf, 2. 16-0527 Resolution Duke Energy Carolinas.pdf

 

Title

Resolution Granting a Permanent Utility Easement to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for Installation of a Ductbank across LeBauer Park.

 

Body

Department: Engineering & Inspections

Council District: 2

 

Public Hearing:  N/A

Advertising Date/By:  N/A

 

Contact 1 and Phone:                      Kenney McDowell:  373-2302

Contact 2 and Phone:  Wade Walcutt: 373-2964

 

PURPOSE:

City Council approval is requested to convey a permanent utility easement to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC in order for them to install a new ductbank across LeBauer Park.

 

BACKGROUND:

LeBauer Park is located at 208 N. Davie Street - Parcel #0000840.  Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC requires a permanent utility easement to facilitate the new ductbank (a set of underground conduit for power lines).

 

Since the permanent utility easement is an encumbrance on City property, City Council approval is required for this transaction.

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

No funds are required, and there is no budget impact.

 

RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:

Engineering & Inspections and Parks & Recreation Departments recommend that City council approve the conveyance of the permanent utility easement to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC so they can install and maintain the ductbank across LeBauer Park.

 

COMMITTEE ACTION:  This item was referred to Council by the Infrastructure Committee.